We resume our Top 10 things to do with the capital of the Land of the Rising Sun, Tokyo.
Tokyo is Japan’s leading tourist destination and a veritable showcase for the country. In 1868, Edo was renamed Tokyo and became Japan’s capital, dethroning Kyoto.
It’s a real economic hub and a good place to start discovering the land of the rising sun.
Without further ado, here are the Top 10 things to do in Tokyo:
Visit the Sensoji temple in Asakusa:
This is Tokyo’s oldest temple, located in the Asakusa district. This temple is perfect for getting to know the local culture and discovering Japanese cultural influences, and is very popular with locals and visitors alike.
In the same district, you can discover the traditional part of the city, as well as the famous Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn offering a sublime experience of Japanese hospitality.
Walking through the Shibuya crossroads:
This is the busiest intersection in Japan, the one you see in all the photos, timelapses, films and anime you can find on the Internet. If you’re visiting Tokyo, you’ll have to pass through the Shibuya district to cross this intersection and weave your way through the passers-by.
Go to Akihabara for your Geek/Otaku shopping:
Akihabara is the Mecca of every self-respecting geek and otaku, the perfect place to find manga, DVDs, video games, arcade terminals and chips, figurines and all kinds of other goodies.
In Akihabara, you’ll find many themed cafés like the Maid Cafés.
Sky Tree:
It’s the second tallest tower in the world after Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, and is twice as tall as the Eiffel Tower at 634 metres.
You can visit the gallery and discover an incredible panorama of the whole of Tokyo.
Spend an evening in Roppongi:
Roppongi is Tokyo’s nightlife district, and the most popular with visitors, Tokyo’s foreigners known locally as Gaijin.
It’s the perfect place to meet people, have a drink and party.
Visit the Ryogoku district for Sumotori:
In the Ryogoku district, you can watch sumotori training and immerse yourself in their world.
Sumotori are considered gods in Japan, and Sumo is a very popular sport in Japan.
Ginza’s luxury stores:
Similar to boulevard Haussmann or the Champs Elysées, in the Ginza district you’ll find incredible buildings housing all the world’s top luxury brands, including Louis-Vuitton, Hermes, Mont Blanc, Prada and many others.
Ginza is also home to the best of Japanese gastronomy and the district that makes the most use of high technology, whether in building facades or subways, making it an example of evolution and progress for Japan and its capital.
A nature break in the parks of Yoyogi and its Meiji Jingu sanctuary:
We suggest you visit the superb Yoyogi Park in the Harajuku district for a nature break, where you can take a stroll and discover the Meiji Jingu shrine, or enjoy the Hatsumode on New Year’s Eve with its many dedicated stalls and museum.
Construction of the temple began in 1915 and was completed in 1926. Destroyed during the Second World War, it was rebuilt in 1958 and remains Tokyo’s most important religious site.
The park also features wishing trees, where visitors can hang their most heartfelt wishes, and tea rooms.
Climb to the top of Mount Takao :
For hiking enthusiasts, we suggest a trip not far from central Tokyo, to Mount Takao, which takes half a day to reach its summit.
Along the way, you’ll be able to admire some magnificent scenery, even more incredible in autumn.
Mount Fuji:
At 3,776 metres, Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain.
At the summit, you can admire Lake Ashi and the mountains of Hakone National Park, among other breathtaking mountain-top panoramas.
North-west of Mount Fuji is the Aokigahara forest, infamous for the many people who go there to end their days.
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